Lena-Winslow is 9-1 against River Ridge/Scales Mound since April of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Lena-Winslow Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the River Ridge/Scales Mound Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Lena-Winslow has struggled recently with three defeats in a row, while River Ridge/Scales Mound will arrive with three straight wins.
Things were looking good for Lena-Winslow after they put the first points on the board on Monday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They lost 13-7 to Dakota. That's two games in a row now that Lena-Winslow has lost by exactly six runs.
Cierra Hatelak was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Brianna Fye, who went 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Meanwhile, River Ridge/Scales Mound has not done well against Warren/Stockton recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. River Ridge/Scales Mound had just enough and edged Warren/Stockton out 5-4.
Laiken Haas was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Haas has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Haas was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Amie Richmond, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Sarah Winter was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Lena-Winslow now has a losing record at 9-10. As for River Ridge/Scales Mound, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 4-13 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Lena-Winslow has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like River Ridge/Scales Mound struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.1. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Lena-Winslow took their victory against River Ridge/Scales Mound when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 20-2. Does Lena-Winslow have another victory up their sleeve, or will River Ridge/Scales Mound turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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